Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
breweri
ID:
558931

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 32: 278 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558263

Common Names

  • Stegolepis breweri
  • Brewer's Stegolepis
  • Brewer's Narrow-Leaved Stegolepis

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Description

Stegolepis breweri (also called 'Brewer's Stegolepis', 'Toothed Stegolepis' and 'Toothed Azorella', among many other common names) is a cushion-forming evergreen perennial plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is found in rocky, dry, and cold habitats, typically at high elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Stegolepis breweri is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and is known to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticonvulsant properties. It is also used to treat anxiety, depression, and epilepsy. It may also help improve cognitive function, memory, and concentration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stegolepis breweri has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, light green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stegolepis breweri is a tropical aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers warm water and plenty of light. It should be planted in a substrate of sand or gravel and kept moist. It can also be grown in an aquarium.

Where to Find Stegolepis breweri

Stegolepis breweri is native to wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Stegolepis breweri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stegolepis breweri?

Stegolepis breweri

What is the common name of Stegolepis breweri?

Brewer's waterhyssop

What is the growth habit of Stegolepis breweri?

Creeping, mat-forming perennial

Species in the Rapateaceae family

Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,

References

Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:243646-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.